Hummingbird and Butterfly Attracting Collection for the East and Midwest

Enjoy watching butterflies and hummingbirds flit from flower to flower all summer long with this hummingbird attracting collection for the east and midwest. Best suited for growing conditions with average moisture and full sun. 9 plants in 5" pots.

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Shipping begins in late February based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
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Size

Collection of 9

SKU

HBLSY09

Details

This Hummingbird and Butterfly Attracting Collection for the east and midwest will provide ample nectar to draw butterflies hummingbirds to your garden all season. These plants are perfectly suited for gardens that get an average amount of moisture in full sun conditions. 9 plants (3 of each): Phlox paniculata David, Monarda Jacob Cline, Agastache Blue Blazes (Blue Blazes Hyssop). We reserve the right to substitute a plant with similar attributes.

SKU

HBLSY09

Botanical Name

Hummingbird and Butterfly Attracting Collection for the East and Midwest

Planting Guides

Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant.
Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll grow quickly and cover the space shown in the planting map. (Maps included only with Pre-Planned Gardens, not Collections.)

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.

Shipping

Plant Shipping: Buy now and we will ship your order at the ideal planting time for your region. Spring-Planted Perennial and Bulb orders will ship from February 27-June 30, warmest zones first. Most plant orders will arrive within 3-4 days, or less, of leaving our greenhouses. This prompt delivery is provided without additional express charges.

Grass Plugs Will ship at planting time in spring 2017, beginning in late February.

Wildflower Seed & Grass Seed Orders ship within 2-3 days.

Standard shipping costs are $4.99 and up, depending on the size of the order.

Make Fast Even Faster: For ‘Rush’ same week delivery, please call customer service at 800-925-9387.

When you order from us, we guarantee that you will receive the hardiest plants, bulbs or seeds available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. If you have followed our detailed planting and care instructions and you do not experience success, we will honor our satisfaction guarantee for up to one full year from delivery.